The June 2, 2026 Election in Gardena: Everything You Need to Know About Voting Options

GARDENA, CA (April 9, 2026) Gardena will hold a Statewide Direct Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Local voters are encouraged to explore their voting options ahead of time, including vote-by-mail, secure ballot drop boxes, and in-person vote centers.

What appears on the ballot in Gardena

A total of five elected positions are open in the upcoming election:

Mayor
Two City Council seats
City Treasurer
City Clerk

Included on the ballot is the office of Mayor, where incumbent Mayor Tasha Cerda is seeking re-election.

WAYS TO VOTE

Vote by Mail
Active voters who are registered will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
The mailing of ballots begins by May 4, 2026.
Ballots may be returned:
By mail (using the provided return envelope)
At a secure drop box
At a vote center
Secure Vote-by-Mail Drop Boxes in Gardena (24 hours)
Voters may use the following secure ballot drop box locations in Gardena.

Rowley Park Auditorium: Drop box available 24 hours, May 4 - June 2, 2026
Nakaoka Community Center: 24-hour ballot drop box available May 4 - June 2, 2026

Vote in Person at Gardena Vote Centers
Voters who want to cast a ballot in person may visit the following Gardena vote centers.

Rush Gymnasium (11-Day Vote Center)
May 23 - June 1, 2026: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rowley Park Gymnasium (4-Day Vote Center)
May 30 - June 1, 2026: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 2, 2026 (Election Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Amestoy Elementary School (4-Day Vote Center)
May 30 - June 1, 2026: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 2, 2026 (Election find more Day): 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Last day to register to vote: May 18, 2026
Anyone who misses the registration deadline may still be able to register and vote through conditional click resources voter registration starting May 19, 2026.

OFFICIAL VOTER INFORMATION

Official updates, registration information, vote center details, and voting instructions are available through the City of Gardena's election information page or the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk website. Residents may also direct questions to the Gardena City Clerk's Office at (310) 217-9565.